A career as a veterinarianis an exciting one! But do you really know what it takes to become one? This book takes you inside the career and shows you the day and the life of a veterinarian. Inside you’ll learn what they do, what training is required, what the future holds, and how you can become one!

�� A Hair-raising Adventure into the World of Animal Medicine!" �� Calling all animal-loving kids with dreams of becoming the next Dr. Doolittle! Grab your imaginary stethoscope and prepare to embark on a laugh-out-loud journey through the wacky world of veterinary medicine. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about pursuing a career as a veterinarian, all while having a howling good time! This pawsome book is jam-packed with entertaining stories, side-splitting humor, and advice from top veterinarians who've been there, done that, and got the fur-covered lab coat. The journey through veterinary school and beyond has never been this fun! What's inside this tail-wagging tome? �� Discover the ins and outs of veterinary school, from the hilarious hurdles of a demanding course load to the wild adventures of clinical rotations. �� Explore the wide world of veterinary career paths, from academia and research to leadership roles in animal organizations. �� Uncover the secret sauce to building strong relationships with both your furry patients and their human companions. �� Gain insider tips and advice from diverse veterinarians who share their lessons learned, career highlights, and encouragement for aspiring animal docs. This is the purrfect book for children ages 9 to 12 who dream of caring for animals professionally. With a reading level perfect for fifth graders, this book will inspire, educate, and entertain young readers as they navigate the fantastic and furry journey of becoming a veterinarian. Don't miss out on this rollercoaster ride of veterinary escapades, guaranteed to keep you giggling and learning at the same time. Unleash your inner veterinarian and dive into this book today! ��

Many veterinary jobs can be obtained with two years or fewer of training, in clinical practices, animal hospitals, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife research and rehabilitation. Careers described include animal care attendant, veterinary technician, veterinary receptionist, veterinary lab assistant, and kennel and shelter attendant, among related vocations. Sidebars illustrate the real-life experiences of a veterinary assistant, a wildlife technician, a veterinary technician, and an equine veterinary technician. Each job's activities, academic requirements, and certification and licensing requirements are explained in an easily accessible format. This handy guide offers details on applying for veterinary jobs, tips for interviewing, and strategies for career advancement.

In this aspirational book for children, learn in words and pictures how a veterinarian takes care of our pets and farm animals. See the many ways with which these important community workers keep our animal friends healthy.

A wide-ranging guide to jobs that involve animals. Provides current information on salaries, educational requirements, and job outlook, along with job information resources. Includes in-depth profiles of individuals who work with animals every day.

This annually updated publication provides a comprehensive overview of the admission process for the national and international veterinary schools that are members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The following need-to-know information is provided for each school: Summary of application procedure; Requirements for application and residency; Prerequisites for admission; Deadlines for each component of the application process; Description of campus and campus life; Cost of tuition and fees. Additional information includes an overview of the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) and information about the accreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure as a veterinarian. The book provides the best concise, current, and comparative information for those students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, as well as their advisors and counselors. The AAVMC coordinates the national and international affairs of all thirty-three veterinary medical colleges in the United States and Canada, nine departments of veterinary science, nine departments of comparative medicine, three other veterinary medical education institutions, eight international colleges of veterinary medicine, and three affiliate international colleges of veterinary medicine.

Fully up-to-date and packed with useful tips and helpful insights,this publication provides a comprehensive overview of the admission process forthe national and international veterinary schools that are members of theAssociation of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). As the official guideto getting into vet school, it provides hundreds of pages of must-haveinformation, essential to achieving your goal of becoming a veterinarian. The heart of this publication is a directory of member schools,providing the following information for each school: a summary of applicationprocedures; requirements for application and residency; prerequisites foradmission; deadlines for each component of the application process; a descriptionof campus and campus life; and the costs of tuition and fees. Full-page spreadsprovide a complete profile of the different campuses and clearly lay out allthe details you need to select the school that matches your needs best. Additional information includes an overview of the VeterinaryMedical College Application Service (VMCAS); information about theaccreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure as aveterinarian; a helpful timeline for aspiring vets from high school onward; andfirsthand accounts from current students and practitioners about what it's liketo train as a vet. This publication provides concise, current, and the best comparativeinformation for students interested in preparing for a career in veterinarymedicine, as well as their advisors and counselors. It is the essential guideto becoming a DVM.

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about what a vet can do! This book provides a built-in phonics review for beginning readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book will excite young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: a, all, be, can, is, of, one, the, to, what. Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 16 covers short e, v, and x. Build foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!

How many dogs? How many cats? Count the pets at the vet's office! Beginning readers will enjoy learning to compare groups with inequalities with this brightly illustrated book. Featuring vivid images and easy-to-read text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills and introduces them to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking and listening skills. Learning math is fun and easy with this engaging text!

Make learning to read engaging for children with this decodable fiction book about what a vet can do! This book provides a built-in phonics review for beginning readers. Today, students need help learning how to read more than ever before. This illustrated book will excite young readers while they gain meaningful practice with several high-frequency words: a, all, be, can, is, of, one, the, to, what.Each book includes family engagement activities to extend phonics learning and has a specific phonics focus. Book 16 covers short e, v, and x. Build foundational reading skills with the research-based approach to phonics instruction used in this book!